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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
435 AM PDT WED APR 15 2026
DISCUSSION
SNOW LEVELS WILL DROP WEDNESDAY MORNING AS A COLD FRONT SWEEPS
THROUGH THE REGION. A DRYING TREND WILL COMMENCE THURSDAY
EVENING THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. CONFIDENCE IS INCREASING IN A
DRIER AND WARMER PATTERN LASTING THROUGH NEXT WEEK (75% CHANCE).
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FORECASTS FOR 20 FOOT WIND SPEEDS (VALLEYS AND RIDGE TOPS) ARE
10 MINUTE AVERAGES REFLECTING RAWS WIND.
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WAZ696-698-160115-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
435 AM PDT WED APR 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE LATE
MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-50 VALLEYS AND 30-40 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 40-55 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........26 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 4 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 9 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE
EVENING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-32 VALLEYS AND 17-27 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 5 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 9 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-54 VALLEYS AND 34-44 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 40-55 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 5 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 11 TO 22 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 28 TO 34 VALLEYS
20 TO
30 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 50 TO 58 VALLEYS...40 TO 50 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 32 TO 40 VALLEYS
24 TO
34 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 52 TO 62 VALLEYS...42 TO 52 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW.
LOWS 38 TO 46 VALLEYS...30 TO 40 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 58 TO
68 VALLEYS...48 TO 58 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND
HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW. LOWS 41 TO 50 VALLEYS...33 TO 43 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 64 TO 74 VALLEYS...53 TO 63 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 22 - 28 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-160115-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
435 AM PDT WED APR 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE
MORNING, THEN SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....37-47 VALLEYS AND 26-36 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........7 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........35 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE
EVENING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....23-30 VALLEYS AND 15-24 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-70 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 65-80 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE LATE
MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-50 VALLEYS AND 30-40 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 4 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 9 TO 20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 26 TO 32 VALLEYS
18 TO
26 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 47 TO 57 VALLEYS...38 TO 48 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF VALLEY RAIN. LOWS 30 TO
38 VALLEYS...23 TO 33 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 51 TO 61 VALLEYS...41 TO
51 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW.
LOWS 36 TO 44 VALLEYS...29 TO 39 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 57 TO
67 VALLEYS...46 TO 56 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW.
LOWS 38 TO 47 VALLEYS...31 TO 41 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 61 TO
71 VALLEYS...49 TO 59 MOUNTAINS.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN
SNOW. LOWS 40 TO 48 VALLEYS...33 TO 42 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 62 TO
72 VALLEYS...52 TO 62 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 22 - 28 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-160115-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
435 AM PDT WED APR 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE LATE
MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-52.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........25 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-33.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-58.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 4 TO 13 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 27 TO 34. HIGHS 53 TO 60. WEST WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 30 TO 38. HIGHS 54 TO 63.
SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 36 TO 44. HIGHS
62 TO 69. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 39 TO 49. HIGHS
66 TO 76.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 22 - 28 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-160115-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
435 AM PDT WED APR 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE LATE
MORNING AND AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-55.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-26 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........26 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....29-33.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-60.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-26 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. HIGHS 55 TO
63. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS
57 TO 66. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 40S. HIGHS 64 TO 72. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS
69 TO 79.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 22 - 28 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-160115-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
435 AM PDT WED APR 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SNOW THROUGH THE
DAY. A CHANCE OF RAIN LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-55 VALLEYS AND 39-46 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 26-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........24 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 30 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 5 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLEAR. A
CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE EVENING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-32.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 5 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-59 VALLEYS AND 43-50 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-29 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 4 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 6 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 28 TO 33. HIGHS 52 TO 61 VALLEYS
47 TO 54 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 32 TO 37. HIGHS 56 TO
65 VALLEYS...50 TO 57 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 38 TO 43. HIGHS
63 TO 72 VALLEYS...57 TO 64 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42 TO 47. HIGHS 67 TO 75 VALLEYS
61 TO 68 MOUNTAINS.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 43 TO 48. HIGHS
68 TO 77 VALLEYS...63 TO 70 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 22 - 28 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-160115-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
435 AM PDT WED APR 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SNOW UNTIL LATE
AFTERNOON, THEN SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS
LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-54 VALLEYS AND 38-45 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........36 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 5 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE EVENING. A CHANCE OF SNOW EARLY IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-32.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 5 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SNOW.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-58 VALLEYS AND 42-50 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-29 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 6 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 26 TO 32. HIGHS 53 TO 61 VALLEYS
47 TO 54 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 29 TO 35. HIGHS 56 TO
64 VALLEYS...49 TO 57 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 35 TO 41. HIGHS
63 TO 72 VALLEYS...57 TO 65 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN.
LOWS 39 TO 47. HIGHS 68 TO 77 VALLEYS...61 TO 70 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 22 - 28 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-701-160115-
SELKIRK MOUNTAINS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 700)-
FOOTHILLS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 701)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF METALINE FALLS, IONE, COLVILLE,
DEER PARK, AND NEWPORT
435 AM PDT WED APR 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN OR SNOW IN THE MORNING,
THEN RAIN, SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....46-53 VALLEYS AND 36-45 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 40-55 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 25 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 5 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF RAIN EARLY IN THE EVENING. A CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE
EVENING. A CHANCE OF SNOW OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-32.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 10 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SNOW THROUGH THE
DAY. A CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-56 VALLEYS AND 38-48 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 26 TO 33. HIGHS 52 TO 60 VALLEYS
42 TO 51 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 27 TO 35. HIGHS 57 TO
64 VALLEYS...47 TO 56 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 34 TO 41. HIGHS
64 TO 71 VALLEYS...55 TO 64 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN.
LOWS 39 TO 48. HIGHS 68 TO 76 VALLEYS...59 TO 69 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 22 - 28 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-160115-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
435 AM PDT WED APR 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. VALLEY RAIN IN THE MORNING.
SNOW THROUGH THE DAY. RAIN LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....42-50 VALLEYS AND 33-43 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 60-75 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 4 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....70 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SNOW LIKELY IN THE EVENING,
THEN A CHANCE OF SNOW OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-32 VALLEYS AND 21-28 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........75-90 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 15 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. SNOW LIKELY UNTIL LATE
AFTERNOON. RAIN LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW LATE IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....42-49 VALLEYS AND 33-43 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 55-70 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 23 TO 31. HIGHS
47 TO 53 VALLEYS...37 TO 47 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 24 TO 33. HIGHS 54 TO
60 VALLEYS...45 TO 55 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 31 TO 39. HIGHS
63 TO 68 VALLEYS...53 TO 63 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO
5 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 36 TO 45. HIGHS
66 TO 71 VALLEYS...56 TO 66 MOUNTAINS.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 39 TO 47. HIGHS
67 TO 72 VALLEYS...57 TO 67 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 22 - 28 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-160115-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
435 AM PDT WED APR 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SNOW THROUGH THE
DAY. A CHANCE OF RAIN EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....46-55.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-29 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........25 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 8 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....29-34.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 8 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-59.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 8 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 30 TO 35. HIGHS 55 TO 63. WEST WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS 57 TO 66.
SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 41 TO 47. HIGHS
63 TO 72. NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO 51. HIGHS
69 TO 78.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 22 - 28 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-708-160115-
WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707)-EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN -
PALOUSE - SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 708)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOSES LAKE, EPHRATA, SPOKANE, PULLMAN,
RITZVILLE, WILBUR, AND CHENEY
435 AM PDT WED APR 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. RAIN IN THE MORNING. A CHANCE
OF SNOW THROUGH THE DAY. A CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-57.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........33 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 8 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW IN
THE EVENING. A CHANCE OF SNOW OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-34.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 6 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SNOW EARLY IN THE
AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-60.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 6 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 29 TO 36. HIGHS 54 TO 63. SOUTHWEST
WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 32 TO 39. HIGHS 60 TO 68.
SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 39 TO 46. HIGHS
67 TO 73. EAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN.
LOWS 43 TO 50. HIGHS 70 TO 78.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 22 - 28 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-160115-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
435 AM PDT WED APR 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN IN THE MORNING. SNOW
THROUGH THE DAY. RAIN LIKELY IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-54.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 21 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
40 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....90 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN UNTIL EARLY
MORNING. A CHANCE OF SNOW THROUGH THE NIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-34.
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........75-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 21 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
40 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 PERCENT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SNOW UNTIL LATE
AFTERNOON. A CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. A
CHANCE OF SNOW LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....46-56.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 9 TO 19 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. HIGHS 50 TO
60. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE 30S. HIGHS 60 TO 69.
SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS 40 TO 45. HIGHS
65 TO 74. SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID TO
UPPER 40S. HIGHS 67 TO 76.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID TO
UPPER 40S. HIGHS 67 TO 77.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR APR 22 - 28 2026
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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